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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.85, 164.72 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.85, 164.72 and 48.89 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.85 : 164.72 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.85/164.72 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.85x = 164.72 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.85x = 8,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.09/109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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